#Bipolardisorder, formerly called manic #depression, is a #mentalhealth condition that causes extreme #moodswings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
When you become depressed, you may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities. When your mood shifts to mania or hypomania (less extreme than mania), you may feel euphoric, full of energy or unusually irritable. These mood swings can affect sleep, energy, activity, judgment, behavior and the ability to think clearly.
Left untreated, bipolar disorder can result in serious problems that affect every area of your life, such as:
1. Problems related to drug and alcohol use
2. Suicide or suicide attempts
3. Legal or financial problems
4. Damaged relationships
5. Poor work or school performance
Do not ignore your mental health.